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Story: Lords calls for urgent action on internet security

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Posted by: RichardThurston (Monday 13 August 2007, 6:21 PM)

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Responsibility all round

I nearly agree with you, SAS. Security is about preventing intrusions, and information leakages, from all sides, and that means both individuals and businesses. Users must be educated, but no-one can pretend they don't have responsibility. Businesses (suppliers and end user companies) must play their role too. As to whether the Government is being heavy-handed, shouldn't we be grateful that it's interested?

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